The Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina on Saturday was the product of a factory based out of a naval base on a remote island in the Communist nation, it has been revealed. 
A new report from details that the airship, which triggered a dramatic, and public, spying saga that worsened Chinese-U.S.

relations, has been a key part of Beijing's intelligence operations for years. 
The report says that the Chinese military has into the airspace of geopolitical rivals such as Japan, India and the Philippines. 
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Last Friday, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken hours before he was due to leave because of the balloon. While on Tuesday, China's defense minster rejected an overture from US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to discuss the events of the last week. 
Yulin Naval Base on Hainan Island, where the country's balloon program is based out of 
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin pictured with Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe in November 2022.

On Tuesday, Fenghe rejected a call from Austin over the balloon 
The Pentagon said in a statement: 'Lines between our militaries are particularly important in moments like this. If you adored this write-up and you would certainly like to get even more info regarding EvdeN eVe NAkliYAT kindly go to the web site. Unfortunately, the PRC has declined our request. Our commitment to open lines of communication will continue,' reports